The contact owns a 2003 Workhorse W22. The contact stated that upon stopping the motorhome in her driveway, her husband discovered a bluish-black color smoke emitting from underneath the vehicle. The rear passenger side brake caliper had caught fire and the contact's husband was able to extinguish the fire with a water hose. The fire department was not called and a report was not filed. The contact stated that the brake and ABS warning lights had illuminated on the instrument panel after the failure. The contact's husband took pictures of the damage and showed them to an independent mechanic. The mechanic then informed the contact's husband of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 09V110000(SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) which he linked to the failure. The mechanic contacted then notified the manufacturer of the failure but received no assistance. The contact also made multiple attempts to reach the manufacturer but had no success. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 54,000.
2003 Workhorse W22: ABS light or ABS activating
38 of the 113 complaints about the 2003 Workhorse W22 describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 38
- of this car's complaints
- 34%
- typical repair cost reported
- $3,000
- typical mileage
- 23,860
- recalls
- 1
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
What owners say
2003 newmar mountain aire motorhome on a 2003 workhorse w22 chassis. Consumer writes in regards to workhorse brake system recall *tgw the consumer stated in may of 2009, he received an interim notice warning about a possible problem with the workhorse system. The noticed stated there was a possibility of the brakes sticking, burning and the ABS light illuminating. It further stated that if the symptoms should appear, that the driver should pull over and examine the wheels for excessive heat and contact a workhorse service center. In june 2009 the consumer was about 100 miles into his trip, when he experienced over heating of the brakes and the ABS light illuminated. He pulled over and called the number listed on the recall. Arrangements were made to have the rv towed to a service center, the service center made temporary repairs to the rv and found there was also a recall on the catalytic converter, which was also replaced. In january 2010, the consumer began to notice a slight loss of power and he could hear a muffled sound of back firing through the exhaust whenever he drove up an upgrade and/or hard accelerating. In june of 2010, he returned the rv to the service center, to have them check the back firing and several other items that needed to be repaired or replaced, but they were unable to find a problem. In october 2011, the rv began to slow down and smoke started emitting out of the left exhaust. The rv was towed to a service center. A diagnostic test revealed the catalytic converters were clogged up and blew out the mufflers. The service center also found the spark plugs needed to be replaced. The consumer also stated over the last five years, the fuel pump, serpentine belt, heater valve, speedometer, dash panel cluster lights and turn signal/ dimmer switch all had to be replaced.
2003 workhorse horse chassis. Consumer writes in response to a denial of reimbursement for replacement of caliper assembly. *tgw the consumer stated all of the repairs made from sept 2007 through july 2008 prior to an safety recall notices from workhorse. On september 12, 2007, both front wheel seals were leaking and had to be replaced. Workhorse denied the claim, because they were only considering repairs made after november 16, 2007 for reimbursement. On a separate occasion, while enroute to his summer home, there was a burning odor and smoke coming from the wheel. The mechanic removed the burned ABS sensor and replaced the hub caps and seals.
2003 workhorse w22 chassis. Consumer writes regarding workhorse warranty and safety recall *tgw the consumer experienced brake problems while on a trip. The consumer was informed by three dealers that it would be several weeks before he could receive service. The consumer finally found a service center and made an appointment for the following week. The consumer believed he was charged for repairs that should have been covered in the recall. He learned the problem with the ABS and emergency brake lights was a problem that occasionally occurred when the recall work was performed. The consumer is requesting reimbursement for the ABS, emergency brake lights and buzzer not going out.
Safety recall 51101-c. Brake calipers failed and burned up the entire braking and ABS system. Workhorse is refusing to pay $4,600 cash I paid to repair the damage
2003 rv. Attorney writes on behalf of consumers regarding faulty brakes and recall. *tgw an inspection of the rv revealed extreme cracking damage had been caused to the rotors which was a direct result of the faulty brake calipers. The consumer was informed that the recall did not cover additional damage that had been caused to the rotors by the faulty calipers. The consumer had to pay for the rotors, pads and brake lines. Also, the ABS was serviced twice prior to the recall.
Consumer writes in regards to safety recall 51101-c workhorse custom chassis bosch brake caliper *tgw the consumer stated when he applied the brake gently to stop for traffic, the right front brake locked up and would not release. He drove slowly almost at full throttle to the campground with smoke emitting from the wheel bearing. The brake rotor, caliper and ABS sensor had to be replaced. Workhorse stated the consumer was not eligible for reimbursement as the repairs were not made between november 16, 2007 and june 15, 2009.
Consumer writes regarding safety recall 51101-c involving the bosch service brake caliper *tgw the consumer experienced problems with the brakes while on a trip. When the consumer arrived at the dealer, he was informed it would be several weeks before services could be performed. The consumer then decided to scheduled an appointment at another establishment. The repair was shop was able to finish the brake recall work. However, they were unable to get the ABS and emergency brake light as well as the warning buzzer to out. The next day, the repair shop was able to rectify the problem. The consumer was charge for that repair. The consumer believed it should have been covered under the recall as well.
2003 w-22 workhorse chassis motor home. Consumer states that he had a recall for the brakes and ending up paying for the repair. He feels that workhorse should have paid since the part was under recall. *kb the consumer stated the ABS light illuminated. The rv was taken to a repair shop and they turned the light off and advised the consumer to come back in a few days for a full inspection. The consumer returned a few days later for a rear brake inspection. The repair shop informed the consumer the rear brakes had become very hot and burned and would need to be replaced. When the parts arrived, the consumer went back to the shop to have the rear brakes replaced. Two years after having the rear brakes replaced, the ABS light illuminated again and the consumer began hearing strange sounds and the rv drove a little differently. When the consumer was able to pull over, he looked under the rv and smelled a strange odor and the brakes were extremely hot. The consumer was able to safely drive the rv to a repair shop, once the brakes cooled down. The repair shop determined the front brakes had seized and overheated and needed to be replaced. Three months later, the calipers were replaced.
2003 w22 workhorse chassis. Consumer writes to request a workhorse reimbursement *tgw the consumer is requesting reimbursement as a result of having the calipers replaced. The repair facility recommended the replacement of three rotors which were cracked. The consumer stated there was a distinct brake burning smell, the ABS light illuminated for extended periods of time, and there were at least three times the braking system lost its effectiveness.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 winnebago adventurer 38l with a workhorse w22 chassis. While driving approximately 60 MPH he engaged the brakes and smelled something burning. He pulled over into a rest area until the vehicle cooled off. He stated that the ABS light came on and stayed on. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. The dealer cleaned and removed all of the wheel sensors. A month later the ABS light came on again. The vehicle was taken back to the same dealer who removed and cleaned all of the ABS sensors, the calipers and rotors. Two new rear sensors were also installed. Less than a month later, the ABS lights illuminated again. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced recall 09v110000, service brakes, hydraulic. The contact stated that the vehicle had not been used since april 2010. The failure mileage was 21,000 and the current mileage was 23,700.
2003 34' class a, pace arrow motor home on a 2003 workhorse w22 chassis. Consumer writes regarding brakes and recall *tgw the consumer stated he noticed a drag on the wheels while driving. By the time he reached his destination, there was a bad odor coming from the rv. The consumer then discovered the right front wheel was very hot. The consumer took the rv to the dealer. Upon inspection, the dealer stated the brakes checked out fine. Five days later the ABS light illuminated and the brake pedal became hard to press. When he reached his destination, the brake pedal almost went to the floor. The consumer took the rv to a repair shop. According to the invoice, the rear brake pads and ABS were replaced. However, the ABS light illuminated again. The consumer also stated when the brakes were applied at times, it seemed as though a rotor was warped. The consumer believed it was caused when the right front brake pad froze, but no one mentioned there was a problem when it first occurred.
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic
- What is wrong
- Navistar is recalling certain model year my 2001-2008 workhorse w20, w21 and w22 chassis and certain model year 2009 through 2011 monaco rv admiral, arista, monarch, and riptide recreational vehicles equipped with axles that include bosch zops or zoht pin slide hydraulic disc brakes. When combined with occasional or seasonal vehicle operation may experience calipers sticking in the applied position. This can result in abnormal heat generation at the wheel end causing brake drag. The driver would normally have warning of the brake drag if undetected by the driver.
- Risk
- The temperature increase at the wheel end can eventually lead to soft pedal conditions due to brake fluid boil, and possible extended stopping distance increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Workhorse dealers will replace all four bosch brake caliper assemblies free of charge. The safety recall began on september 16, 2010. Owners may contact workhorse at 1‑877‑246‑7731.
Recall number 09V110000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2003 Workhorse W22 abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 2003 Workhorse W22?
38 of 113 owner complaints about the 2003 Workhorse W22 (34%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 2003.
How much does it cost to fix ABS light or ABS activating on the 2003 Workhorse W22?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $3,000 (median of 6 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2003 Workhorse W22?
There is 1 recall and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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